Phong Nha Cave and Paradise Cave: Guided Boat Tour & Exploration
Overview
Available languages
10 hours
Mobile ticket
Embark on an unforgettable journey to Phong Nha – Ke Bang National Park, home to some of Vietnam’s most spectacular natural wonders. Cruise along the river into Phong Nha Cave, famous for its stunning underground river and magnificent stalactites that sparkle in the cave’s mystical light.
Continue to Paradise Cave, often called the “Underground Palace,” where a wooden walkway leads you through vast chambers filled with towering limestone formations shaped over millions of years.
Surrounded by lush jungle and ancient karst mountains, this experience reveals the incredible beauty and geological wonders of central Vietnam. Exploring Phong Nha Cave and Paradise Cave is more than a tour — it’s a journey into one of the most breathtaking underground worlds in Asia.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Please provide the name and address of your hotel in Dong Hoi or Phong Nha for pick-up arrangements.
You need to provide the tour leader's phone number and preferred method of contact so the tour operator can reach out to you directly after booking.
If you're vegetarian or have any special dietary needs, please let the local operator know in advance.
You can also end your trip in Dong Hoi or Phong Nha.
What To Expect
Dong Hoi
7:15 AM - 7:45 AM: Begin your adventure with a convenient hotel pick-up from Dong Hoi city or Dong Hoi train station.
Phong Nha
8:30 AM - 8:45 AM: Pick-up from your hotel/homstay in the scenic Phong Nha Village area.
What‘s Included
An English-speaking tour guide with expertise in the history and culture of the caves
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Dong Hoi city or Phong Nha village
Bottled water
Buggy ride through the jungle
Entrance tickets to Phong Nha Cave and Paradise Cave
300 meter exploration on foot inside Phong Nha Cave
1 kilometer exploration of Paradise Cave
Travel hat
• Enjoy lunch at a restaurant in Phong Nha - Ke Bang National Park (with the option to choose vegetarian dishes)
Dragon boat ride on the Son river
Far pick up surcharge if you stay out of the pick up area
Tet holiday fees (10 USD per person)
Public holiday surcharge (April 28 – May 2): 150,000 VND per person
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Options
Private Tour
Duration: 9 hours: Visit Phong Nha and Paradise Caves in 9 hours, including transportation from Dong Hoi and a boat ride to Phong Nha Cave. Local Specialty Lunch: Enjoy a tasty lunch with grilled meat, fish, rice, and fresh vegetables. Vegetarian options are available. Tourist SUV or Minivan: Travel in comfort with a tourist SUV or minivan, tailored to accommodate your group size. Pickup included
Group Tour - No Tickets
No Tickets and No Lunch: This service does not include entrance fees, dragon boat tickets, tickets to visit Phong Nha Cave and Paradise Cave and Lunch Duration: 9 hours Dong Hoi-Phong Nha Tour Route: Pick-up → Paradise Cave (No Ticket) → Lunch ( not included ) → Phong Nha Cave (No Ticket) → Drop-off Van / Bus / Car Confirmation: After you book, our Customer Care team will quickly contact you to confirm your trip details. Pickup included
Group Tour: Drop-off in Hue
Group Tour : Includes a Son River boat ride to Phong Nha and a buggy ride through the forest to Paradise Cave Standard service Duration: 1 day Lunch and Bottled Water: Includes lunch and 2 bottles of water per person per tour Phong Nha and Paradise caves : Pick-up from Dong Hoi & Phong Nha → Visit Paradise Cave → Lunch → Explore Phong Nha Cave → Drop-off at Hue Van/ Bus: Ford Transit and Hyundai Solati vans, offering spacious and comfortable transportation . Services: Includes entrance fees, professional tour guide, & travel insurance to ensure a smooth and safe journey for all participants Pickup included
Group: Drop Dong Hoi/Phong Nha
Group Tour : Includes a Son River boat ride to Phong Nha Cave and a buggy ride through the forest to Paradise Cave Standard Service Duration: 9 hours Lunch and Bottled Water: Includes lunch and 2 bottles of water per person per tour Dong Hoi-Phong Nha Tour Route: Pick-up from Dong Hoi & Phong Nha → Visit Paradise Cave → Lunch → Explore Phong Nha Cave → Drop-off at Phong Nha & Dong Hoi Minibus: Ford Transit and Hyundai Solati vans, offering spacious and comfortable transportation for groups of up to 16 passengers Services: Includes entrance fees, professional tour guide, & travel insurance to ensure a smooth and safe journey for all participants Pickup included
Reviews
432 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Thanks to Jessica
gabezz,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a great experience, thanks to Jessica it was a perfect tour! Our tour guide made an excellent job so everyone could have fun. She shared a lot of information with us and she was attentive all the time. Thanks her for the unforgettable tour!
Jessica always best for tour.
739bhaskarb,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience .and tour head jessica very helpful and take care.and all best for best hospitality.
Phong nha with Sohaba and Jessica
Freedom24381985992,May 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour was lovely and memorable…In my entire trip i have not got the guide like you. Very informative and engaging guide . Keep it up and god bless you❤️😊 My guide names was Jessica
Very good day !
owenl848,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jessica was excellent and super experience !!
Amazing tour with Sovaba travel.
Pathfinder784364,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing tour, Sarah was so professional and gave us so much information. She cared for our group and was vey attentive to all our needs. She was very kind and i would highly recommend Sovaba travel to anyone traveling to Vietnam.
Great experience
Ynon B,May 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was interesting Jessica the tour guide knew a lot about the cave and she showed us some cool things there, really good
Amazing
903mayaa,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour around the caves and the duck farm! Jessica is an amazing guide, I definitely recommend!
Exceptional tour and great way to see Phong Nga!
Voyage11295639741,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great time exploring Paradise Cave and Phong Nga cave. Our guide Trá (Jessica) was fantastic. She had a great sense of humor, remembered every guests name and which country they were from and was very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend the full day cave tour with Sovaba Travel.
Amazing caves, great organization, and an excellent guide Tra!
K5843KTmarekh,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour to Phong Nha Cave and Paradise Cave was one of the highlights of our time in Vietnam. The caves themselves are stunning — huge, beautiful, and unlike anything we had seen before. Tra was a fantastic guide: very kind, helpful, and professional. One thing we really liked was that she kept the tour moving at a quicker pace, which meant we could enjoy more of the day without constantly waiting for people or long unnecessary stops. The lunch was also great and we were happy that a completely vegan meal was available. We also loved the small international group — it was easy to chat with everyone and the atmosphere was super friendly. Overall, a wonderful experience that we would gladly recommend to anyone visiting Phong Nha.
Cave Tour with Jessica (tra)
W1963ISmichaelp,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I went on the Phong Nha Cave Tour and it was fantastic especially with guide Jessica. She made the day so special and enjoyable, was the best tour guide i’ve experienced in all my travels. She had great energy and very knowledgeable. Would recommend to my friends
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